That Wacky Century - Part VI (1969-1976)


	That Wacky Century - Part VI (1969-1976)

revenantdm

6-12-2008 3:25 AM

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funny, timeline, 20th century, movies, history, space, nasa

revenantdm says:

If you are wondering why this clip ends in Logan's Run then you have not yet remembered what Sci-Fi movie made its debut in 1977. This writer makes some very funny pop culture comments not to mention he really has done his homework on what was the cause of many historical actions..

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